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Lauren Rae Orsini


Lauren Rae Orsini is a web culture reporter who specializes in anime and the business of fandom. Her work has been published by Forbes and Business Insider.

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On Etsy, sellers guilty until proven innocent

Months after their Etsy store closed, these two sellers are still waiting for an explanation. 

On May 1, 2013 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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Latino community finds fashion—and one another—on Tumblr

A recent Pew Internet study found that Hispanic people use Tumblr more than any other ethnic group. 

On Apr 15, 2013 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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The top 10 most important people on Etsy in 2012

These 10 power users helped drive Etsy’s biggest, strangest, and most controversial year yet.

On Dec 25, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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The top 10 most influential people on Pinterest in 2012

These power pinners helped Pinterest become the fastest growing social network of the year. 

On Dec 21, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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12 Days of Etsy: Intricate Hanukkah decorations

Melanie Dankowicz’s laser-cut creations bring a modern flair to ancient Judaic celebrations.

On Dec 7, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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12 Days of Etsy: The Magic Sleigh’s adorable ornaments

Artisan Pamela Fleming has porcelain ornaments for every breed and pose. 

On Dec 6, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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12 Days of Etsy: Living Christmas ornaments

Like small worlds, the terrariums at Etsy shop Luludi Living Frames provide natural scenery without any of the upkeep.

On Dec 5, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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12 Days of Etsy: The art of holiday gift wrapping

Artisan Melissa Bilyeu sells crafty gift wrap and packaging kits that will prettify any present.

On Dec 4, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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12 Days of Etsy: Christmas sweaters so ugly they’re awesome

This Etsy power couple's screenprinted T-shirts are bound to impress at your holiday party. 

On Dec 3, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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4 reasons why Pinterest wins Thanksgiving

Pinterest’s official founding date is sometime in March 2010, when the site first went live. But five months before that came an equally important day—Thanksgiving.

On Nov 22, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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Etsy’s strangest Thanksgiving items

For starters, you and your dog totally need these hats.

On Nov 22, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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Kony 2012 finally peaks—with a dance party

Roughly 3,000 college-aged students and supporters marched on Washington on Saturday as part of Invisible Children's latest initiative. 

On Nov 19, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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Etsy sellers gear up for Black Friday

Why get crushed at a real-life store opening when you can stay home and shop Etsy on Black Friday?

On Nov 16, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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The sneaky way to earn online shopping discounts

Playing hard-to-get with online shopping sites can earn you more coupons.

On Nov 16, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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Can a march on the White House revive Kony 2012?

Invisible Children all but disappeared online after the massive viral success of Kony 2012. Will this Saturday's Move:DC march at the White House return the group to the Internet spotlight?

On Nov 16, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini